PSA: Group FaceTime’s Video Chat Not Available on Older iOS Devices

Apple today released iOS 12.1, which reintroduces the Group FaceTime feature that was removed during the iOS 12 beta testing process.

Group FaceTime is designed to let iPhone, iPad, and Mac users conduct video and audio chats with up to 32 participants at one time, with new camera effect features like filters, stickers, Animoji, and Memoji included.

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Unfortunately, Group FaceTime is limited on older Apple devices. On the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, it is available in an audio-only capacity with no video. In its recently released iOS 12.1 user guide, Apple says that Group FaceTime video is not compatible with these devices.

“Note: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus support only audio Group FaceTime calls. Group FaceTime may not be available in all regions.”

Group FaceTime is also limited to audio-only on the iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, and iPod touch.

According to Apple’s official Group FaceTime support document, Group FaceTime with full video is limited to the iPhone 6s or later, iPad Pro or later, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 4, and iOS 12.1 is, of course, required for the feature to work.

Group FaceTime calls can be initiated via the FaceTime app or through a group conversation within the Messages app. When you’re on a Group FaceTime call, the interface is organized into tiles, with the tile of the person speaking at the time getting larger so you can focus on each person.

Like regular FaceTime calls in iOS 12, Group FaceTime calls support a range of camera effects so you can use stickers, Animoji, Memoji, and filters during your calls.

Group FaceTime supports ringless notifications to let people join calls without disrupting conversations already in progress, and there are built-in tools for seamlessly adding or removing people from your chat. For more details on how to use Group FaceTime, make sure to check our our Group FaceTime walkthrough and how to.

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Apple Shares T2 Security Chip Guide Detailing Privacy Features ‘Never Before Seen on Mac’

Apple’s event today included brief details about the company’s T2 security chip coming to the MacBook Air and Mac mini (it’s already in the 2018 MacBook Pro), but a new security guide has shed light onto what exactly the chip does for user privacy (via TechCrunch). According to the guide, on MacBook Air and Pro the chip includes a hardware microphone disconnect feature that ensures the microphone is disabled when the lid is closed.

This is accomplished through hardware so that the microphone becomes physically disabled from the rest of the MacBook hardware every time the lid is closed, preventing any software from engaging the microphone when the user shuts the MacBook. Apple points out that the camera is not disconnected in hardware, because its field of view is already completely obstructed when the MacBook lid is closed.

All Mac portables with the Apple T2 Security Chip feature a hardware disconnect that ensures that the microphone is disabled whenever the lid is closed. This disconnect is implemented in hardware alone, and therefore prevents any software, even with root or kernel privileges in macOS, and even the software on the T2 chip, from engaging the microphone when the lid is closed. (The camera is not disconnected in hardware because its field of view is completely obstructed with the lid closed.)

Apple says that the T2 chip gives Macs a solid foundation for encrypted storage, secure boot, and Touch ID, all based on dedicated security hardware and the Secure Enclave coprocessor included on the T2 chip. Combined with the security and convenience of Touch ID, Macs with the T2 chip provide “a level of privacy and security protections never before seen on Mac,” according to Apple.

Besides its security features, the new 13-inch MacBook Air includes a Retina Display, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack, 50 percent smaller display bezels, a reduced footprint, and more. Pre-orders for the device are live today, starting at $1,199.00, and the MacBook Air will officially launch on November 7.

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AppleCare+ for New iPad Pro Models Priced at $130, Out-of-Warranty Repairs Cost Up to $649

Alongside the release of updated 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, Apple has increased the price of AppleCare+ for the iPad Pro from $99 to $129 in the United States.

AppleCare+ for all 10.5, 11, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, which is the entire device lineup, will now cost $129.

AppleCare+ extends the warranty on the iPad Pro to two years from the date of purchase, and it covers two incidents of accidental damage subjected to a $49 service fee. The protection plan also covers the Apple Pencil.

AppleCare+ must be purchased alongside a new iPad Pro or within 60 days, with Apple using an online or in-store verification process for AppleCare+ purchases made after an iPad Pro purchase.

Sans AppleCare+, out-of-warranty repairs on the new iPad Pro models are expensive. Repairs on the new 11-inch iPad Pro will cost $499, while repairs on the new 12-inch iPad Pro will cost $649. Repairs for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro will cost $449.

The new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models can be purchased today from the Apple online store, with shipments set to arrive on November 7. The 11-inch model is priced starting at $799 and the 12.9-inch model is priced starting at $999.

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Apple’s New Mac Lineup, From Mini to iMac Pro: $799 – $13,199

With the updating of the Mac mini and MacBook Air this morning, here’s a list of the wide range of Macs that Apple offers, from the new $799 mini up to the fully loaded iMac Pro at a credit-card busting price of $13,199. With the exception of the top-of-the-line iMac Pro, These are all stock configurations available online or at Apple Retail Stores, while custom configurations of processors, RAM, storage and graphics cards will change these prices significantly.

Mac mini

$799 – 3.6GHz 4-core 8th-gen Core i3, 128GB SSD, 8GB
$1,099 – 3.0GHz 6-core 8th-gen Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB

MacBook

$1,299 – 1.2GHz 2-core 7th-gen Core m3, 256GB SSD, 8GB
$1,599 – 1.3GHz 2-core 7th-gen Core i5, 512GB SSD, 8GB

MacBook Air

$999 – (old non-Retina) 1.8GHz 2-core 5th-gen Core i5, 128GB SSD, 8GB
$1,199 – 1.6GHz 2-core 8th-gen Core i5, 128GB SSD, 8GB
$1,399 – 1.6GHz 2-core 8th-gen Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB

MacBook Pro

$1,299 – 13-inch, 2.3GHz 2-core 7th-gen Core i5, 128GB SSD, 8GB
$1,499 – 13-inch, 2.3GHz 2-core 7th-gen Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB

$1,799 – 13-inch w/Touch Bar, 2.3GHz 4-core 8th-gen Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB
$1,999 – 13-inch w/Touch Bar, 2.3GHz 4-core 8th-gen Core i5, 512GB SSD, 8GB

$2,399 – 15-inch w/Touch Bar, 2.2GHz 6-core 8th-gen Core i7, 256GB SSD, 16GB
$2,799 – 15-inch w/Touch Bar, 2.6GHz 6-core 8th-gen Core i7, 512GB SSD, 16GB

iMac

$1,099 – 21-inch, non-Retina, 2.3GHz 2-core 7th-gen i5, 1TB HDD, 8GB
$1,299 – 21-inch, 3.0GHz 4-core 7th-gen Core i5, 1TB HDD, 8GB memory
$1,499 – 21-inch, 3.4GHz 4-core 7th-gen Core i5, 1TB Fusion, 8GB

$1,799 – 27-inch, 3.4GHz 4-core 7th-gen Core i5, 1TB Fusion, 8GB
$1,999 – 27-inch, 3.5GHz 4-core 7th-gen Core i5, 1TB Fusion, 8GB
$2,299 – 27-inch, 3.8GHz 4-core 7th-gen Core i5, 2TB Fusion, 8GB

Mac Pro

$2,999 – 3.5GHz 6-core Intel Xeon E5, 256GB SSD, 16GB
$3,999 – 3.0GHz 8-core Intel Xeon E5, 256GB SSD, 16GB

iMac Pro

$4,999 – 3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W, 1TB SSD, 32GB, Radeon Pro Vega 56 w/8GB
$13,199 – 2.3GHz 18-core Intel Xeon W, 4TB SSD, 128GB, Radeon Pro Vega 64 w/16GB

With the revamp of the Mac mini and MacBook Air, the Mac Pro once again finds itself as the oldest machine in the lineup (aside from carryover legacy machines kept around for pricing reasons). The MacBook and iMac (and Pro) were last refreshed in 2017, so they’re due for updates as well.
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Apple’s New iPad Lineup, from Mini to Pro: $329 to $1,899

With the launch of the new iPad Pro, Apple offers 28 different models of tablet, not including colors. Here’s a top-to-bottom look at Apple’s full iPad lineup, from the iPad mini up to the brand new 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Curiously, Apple is charging a $150 premium on the new cellular-equipped iPad Pro models, up from $130 in the rest of the lineup.

iPad mini 4 – 7.9-inch

$399 – 128GB
$529 – 128GB + Cellular

iPad 9.7-inch

$329 – 32GB
$429 – 128GB
$459 – 32GB + Cellular
$559 – 128GB + Cellular

iPad Pro 10.5-inch (old)

$649 – 64GB
$799 – 256GB
$999 – 512GB
$779 – 64GB + Cellular
$929 – 256GB + Cellular
$1,129 – 512GB + Cellular

iPad Pro 11-inch

$799 – 64GB
$949 – 256GB
$1,149 – 512GB
$1,549 – 1TB
$949 – 64GB + Cellular
$1,099 – 256GB + Cellular
$1,299 – 512GB + Cellular
$1,699 – 1TB + Cellular

iPad Pro 12.9-inch

$999 – 64GB
$1,149 – 256GB
$1,349 – 512GB
$1,749 – 1TB
$1,149 – 64GB + Cellular
$1,299 – 256GB + Cellular
$1,499 – 512GB + Cellular
$1,899 – 1TB + Cellular

At the top of the lineup is the $1,899 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 1 terabyte of storage plus cellular, the most expensive iPad ever. That’s more expensive than a good chunk of Apple’s Mac lineup.
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MacRumors Hands-On Photos of Apple’s New iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini

Following today’s Apple event at the Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, where the company unveiled new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models, MacRumors received some hands-on time with the products at a nearby location.

For more first impressions, check out our roundups of hands-on articles about the new iPad Pro and Macs from other publications.

iPad Pro

As the iPhone X was to the iPhone, the new iPad Pro represents the most significant redesign of the iPad in its eight-year history, complete with a nearly edge-to-edge display that eschews the home button. That also means no Touch ID, replaced by Face ID, but the TrueDepth sensors fit in the top bezel without a notch.

The new iPad Pro looks and feels incredibly sleek. The bezels have been dramatically reduced in size compared to the previous generation, although they aren’t as slim as those on the iPhone X and newer. As good as Apple’s palm rejection technology is, the extra space helps prevent unintended tapping and swiping.

I’m not a display expert, but the Liquid Retina display on the new iPad Pro looks crisp with vivid colors. Apple said it is using the same anti-aliasing and other technologies as the iPhone XR to stretch the LCD nearly edge to edge, which is a truly impressive engineering feat. This is the best display on an iPad yet.

The new iPad Pro feels more like a true slate, with sharper, flatter edges complemented by more traditional rounded corners. And at just 5.9mm, the tablet is remarkably thin, with the 11-inch model weighing just over a pound. Both it and the new 12.9-inch model feel about the same weight as their 2017 equivalents though.

Apple has replaced the Lightning connector with a USB-C port to provide creative professionals with a more versatile connectivity solution for pairing accessories and peripherals, such as a 5K external monitor. The USB-C port also has power-out, meaning the new iPad Pro can charge an iPhone and other devices.

On the right edge of the new iPad Pro is a new Magnetic connector. A redesigned Apple Pencil attaches magnetically and begins wirelessly charging instantly. I shook the iPad Pro slightly and the Pencil maintained a strong hold.

Magnetic connector on new iPad Pro
The new Apple Pencil supports a double-tap gesture that can be customized to switch between drawing tools or to show the color palette.

Apple generally doesn’t allow benchmarks to be run during its hands-on sessions, so we’ll have to wait for that, but the new A12X Bionic chip with an eight-core CPU and seven-core Apple-designed GPU is said to provide up to 90 percent faster multi-core performance with up to twice as fast graphics.

The new iPad Pro packs smaller speakers, yet they are louder and produce stereo sound. Apple’s hands-on room was not a good environment to test the speakers, so we’ll have to wait until we get the tablet in our hands.

The new iPad Pro starts at $799 in the United States with 64GB of storage. It’s available to order starting today ahead of its November 7 release date.

MacBook Air and Mac mini ahead…

MacBook Air

Moving on, the MacBook Air received its most significant redesign since the second-generation model with tapered edges was released in 2010.

The new MacBook Air looks very similar to the latest MacBook and MacBook Pro models, bringing consistency to Apple’s notebook lineup. That includes a Retina display (yay!) and the same third-generation butterfly keyboard as the latest MacBook Pro (not so yay, depending on who you ask.)

In the limited time I had to spend with the new MacBook Air, the Retina display looked great. It’s a huge step up from the previous display.

Apple says the new MacBook Air takes up 17 percent less volume than the previous model. As a result, the notebook now weighs 2.75 pounds, compared to just under three pounds for the previous model. I found the extra portability to be noticeable, and the weight difference to be negligible.

I tested the new keyboard briefly and it felt and functioned the exact same as the keyboard on the 2018 MacBook Pro. Whether you hate it or like it, Apple seems to be sticking with the butterfly mechanism for now, despite isolated issues with sticky and unresponsive keys that prompted lawsuits and a repair program.

The keyboard is complemented by a larger Force Touch trackpad. It works exactly like the one on the MacBook Pro. The extra space doesn’t hurt.

Positioned above the keyboard is Touch ID, a first on the MacBook Air, alongside standard function keys instead of a Touch Bar. In line with the MacBook Pro, the Touch ID sensor is powered by the Apple T2 chip. Like the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro, the new MacBook Air features Hey Siri support.

Apple has whittled down connectivity on the new MacBook Air to two Thunderbolt 3 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack, compared to MagSafe 2, two USB-A ports, a Thunderbolt 2 port, a full-sized SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on previous models. In other words: you might need to buy adapters.

Apple says the new MacBook Air is its greenest Mac ever, made from 100 percent recycled aluminum.

As mentioned, Apple’s hands-on sessions are primarily for looking at and feeling new products, so we’ll have to wait for benchmarks to judge performance. The new MacBook Air features Intel’s eighth-generation dual-core Core i5 processor, with a base clock speed of 1.6GHz and Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz.

Other tech specs include up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1.5TB of SSD storage, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 617.

The new MacBook Air is priced from $1,199 in the United States, a $200 premium over the previous $999 and up MacBook Air. Base specs include 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD storage, and Intel UD Graphics 617.

The new MacBook Air is available to order starting today ahead of its November 7 release date in many countries.

All in all, the MacBook Air has received a much-needed refresh that will help reignite its popularity as the perfect on-the-go notebook. It’s also a worthy rival to the 12-inch MacBook now, and $100 less to boot. We’ll have more comparisons of Apple’s latest notebooks in the days and weeks to come.

Mac mini

As for the new Mac mini, Apple had only a few of them set up along the perimeter of the hands-on room.

We didn’t have much of an opportunity to truly play with the new Mac mini, but it looks beautiful in it sleek new Space Gray finish. Beyond that, it looks more or less the same as the previous model.

The real upgrades to the Mac mini come on the inside, with up to a 3.2GHz six‑core eighth‑generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 64GB RAM, up to 2TB of SSD storage, and Intel UHD Graphics 630. Considering the Mac mini was last updated in 2014, these tech specs will make it significantly faster.

Apple says the new Mac mini has up to five times faster performance and up to 60 percent faster graphics.

The new Mac mini has four Thunderbolt 3 ports, one HDMI port, two USB-A ports, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet, but loses a SD card reader. It also has a new thermal system that supposedly allows for double the airflow.

Pricing starts at $799, up from $499 for the previous model, with orders today and availability November 7.

Stay tuned to MacRumors for continued coverage of the new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini. Also check out @MacRumors and @MacRumorsLive on Twitter for a recap of today’s announcements and more.

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B&H Photo Kicks Off Pre-Orders for New Apple Devices, Offering Tax-Free Purchases in Some States

Pre-orders for the 2018 MacBook Air and iPad Pro have kicked off on Apple.com, and because the devices are brand new, we won’t see discounted prices on them for a while. Still, third-party retailers like B&H Photo offer the chance to save a bit of money at the onset of your new Apple purchase, depending on the state you live in.

According to B&H Photo’s guidelines, the retailer currently collects sales taxes in Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Vermont, Washington (state), and Wisconsin. For all non-listed states, residents won’t have to pay sales taxes on orders placed within those states, although B&H Photo informed me that more states will be added to the tax collection list soon.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

B&H Photo is selling 24 models of the new MacBook Air, including quite a few custom configurations. According to a company representative, customers can expect launch day shipping for all base models of the new products, but it’s not a guarantee. Some devices indicate a shipping date of November 8 and later, following Apple’s launch on November 7.

Note: B&H Photo appears to be dealing with a traffic volume issue, so some links may appear temporarily broken, but they all should work after a few refreshes.

For MacBook Air, the full list can be found on B&H Photo, and we’ve provided a few below:

• 1.6 GHz / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD – $1,199.00
• 1.6 GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD – $1,399.00
• 1.6 GHz / 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,599.00
• 1.6 GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,799.00

The retailer also has numerous configurations of the Mac mini up for pre-order already:

• 3.6 GHz / 8GB RAM / 128GB SSD – $799.00
• 3.0 GHz / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD – $1,099.00
• 3.6 GHz / 32GB RAM / 128GB SSD – $1,399.00
• 3.6 GHz / 32GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $1,799.00
• 3.2GHz / 64GB RAM / 2TB SSD – $4,099.00

Lastly, you’ll find Apple’s new iPad Pro on B&H Photo as well:

• 11-inch / 64GB / Wi-Fi – $799.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $949.00)
• 11-inch / 256GB / Wi-Fi – $949.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,099.00)
• 11-inch / 512GB / Wi-Fi – $1,149.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,299.00)
• 11-inch / 1TB / Wi-Fi – $1,549.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,699.00)
• 12.9-inch / 64GB / Wi-Fi – $999.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,149.00)
• 12.9-inch / 256GB / Wi-Fi – $1,149.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,299.00)
• 12.9-inch / 512GB / Wi-Fi – $1,349.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,499.00)
• 12.9-inch / 1TB / Wi-Fi – $1,749.00 (Wi-Fi + Cellular for $1,899.00)

Lastly, B&H Photo has the second generation Apple Pencil up for pre-order at $129.00, also matching Apple’s price. On Apple.com, you can also order a few accessories for the new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, including the Leather Sleeve, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Smart Folio.

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Here’s how to get your hands on the new Apple iPad Pro

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After months of rumors and anticipation, Apple finally took the wraps off its new iPad Pro models at a special event in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to sporting some serious hardware upgrades like the A12X processor, there’s also an entirely new design for the 2018 iPad Pro. Gone are the chunky bezels and home button; they’ve been replaced with a gorgeous new display and Face ID to quickly unlock the iPad Pro.

If you’re looking to get your hands on one of the new iPad Pros, you’ll have plenty of options. To make sure you get the a new iPad that’s perfect for you at the price you seek, we’ve compiled this guide. Here’s how, when, and where to buy the new 2018 iPad Pro.

Apple

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We’re sure it comes as no surprise that Apple will be offering the new iPad Pro models. If you’re a purist, or simply like the level of support you receive when buying in-store or online, this may be your best option. You can pre-order the new iPad Pro today, but if you want to get it in-store, you’ll have to wait until November 7.

Pricing for the iPad Pro Wi-Fi models is as follows:

11-inch iPad Pro

• 64GB: $800
• 256GB: $950
• 512GB: $1,150
• 1TB: $1,550

12.9-inch iPad Pro

•  64GB: $1,000
• 256GB: $1,150
• 512GB: $1,350
• 1TB:$1,750

You’ll also be able to purchase Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of the latest iPad Pro in store. Pricing for these models is as follows:

11-inch iPad Pro

• 64GB: $950
• 256GB: $1,100
• 512GB: $1,300
• 1TB: $1,700

12.9-inch iPad Pro

•  64GB: $1,150
• 256GB: $1,300
• 512GB: $1,500
• 1TB: $1,900

Carriers

Do you prefer to purchase the new iPad with LTE connectivity? You may want to check out your carrier. In addition to providing special incentives for new and existing customers, carriers typically offer more financing options. Since we have not received confirmation that any carrier will sell the new iPad, pricing is currently based on information from Apple’s website.

Verizon

Verizon has not confirmed that it will sell the iPad Pro yet, however we anticipate seeing the new tablets online and in Verizon stores. While Verizon hasn’t provided Digital Trends with any information on promotions, we’d expect to see something in the coming days or weeks.

Here’s the current pricing for the latest iPad Pro on Verizon:

11-inch iPad Pro

• 64GB: $950
• 256GB: $1,100
• 512GB: $1,300
• 1TB: $1,700

12.9-inch iPad Pro

•  64GB: $1,150
• 256GB: $1,300
• 512GB: $1,500
• 1TB: $1,900

AT&T 

If you’re an AT&T customer, you’ll likely be able to get the new Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of the iPad Pro through your carrier as well. Although AT&T has not confirmed it will see the new iPad Pro, it has traditionally sold the tablets in the past. And while AT&T hasn’t informed us of any specials or promotions for the new iPad Pro just yet, we anticipate seeing something in the near future.

Here’s the current pricing for the latest iPad Pro on AT&T:

11-inch iPad Pro

• 64GB:$950
• 256GB: $1,100
• 512GB: $1,300
• 1TB: $1,700

12.9-inch iPad Pro

•  64GB: $1,150
• 256GB: $1,300
• 512GB: $1,500
• 1TB: $1,900

Sprint

Sprint customers will be able to get in on some of the new iPad Pro action as well. Sprint confirmed it will sell the iPad Pro online and in-store. The carrier will sell the-Fi + Cellular versions of the iPad Pro online and in-store. Again, we don’t have promotional information available just yet, but will update this story as soon as we learn more.

Here’s the current pricing for the latest iPad Pro on Sprint:

11-inch iPad Pro

• 64GB: $950
• 256GB: $1,100
• 512GB: $1,300
• 1TB: $1,700

12.9-inch iPad Pro

•  64GB: $1,150
• 256GB: $1,300
• 512GB: $1,500
• 1TB: $1,900

T-Mobile

We’re almost certain America’s Un-carrier will delight it’s customers with the iPad Pro. Like the other major carriers, T-Mobile will likely sell the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the new iPad Pro online and in-store. T-Mobile has yet to let us in on any specials or promotions, however we’d almost guarantee we’ll see something in the coming days.

Here’s the current pricing for the latest iPad Pro on T-Mobile:

11-inch iPad Pro

• 64GB: $950
• 256GB: $1,100
• 512GB: $1,300
• 1TB: $1,700

12.9-inch iPad Pro

•  64GB: $1,150
• 256GB: $1,300
• 512GB: $1,500
• 1TB: $1,900

10.5-inch iPad Pro

If you’re not worried about having the latest tech, you may be able to save a few bucks if you purchase the 10.5-inch iPad Pro from 2017. It has many of the same features as the new iPad Pro along with a blazing fast A10X processor and stunning display. You can find the 10.5-inch iPad for sale on Apple’s website and through all the major carriers.

Pricing for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi models is as follows:

• 64GB – $650
• 256GB – $800
• 512GB – $1,000

Pricing for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi +Cellular models is as follows:

• 64GB – $780
• 256GB – $930
• 512GB – $1,130

This is a developing story. We will continue to update as we learn more about the new iPad Pro. 

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Rushing out the door just got faster — CrunchCup lets you eat cereal on the go

Here’s a scenario for you. It’s early in the morning and you know that you need to be out of the door in just a few minutes, but that craving for some sweet, sugary goodness soaked in fresh, cold milk hits your taste buds and you can’t help but pour yourself a bowl of cereal. You either have to eat it at the kitchen table and be late or try to take it with you and risk spilling all over yourself. It’s a no-win proposition until now, thanks to the CrunchCup.

Currently raising funds on Kickstarter (it already surpassed its goal of $18,000), the CrunchCup is a simple concept that allows you to eat cereal just about anywhere. The design, which looks like the love child of a flashlight and a shaker bottle, contains two separate chambers. The outer layer holds your milk while the inner layer contains your cereal of choice. The lid on the top of the contraption has a small opening that allows the milk to pour out, while a larger opening about the size of a ping-pong ball lets you get at the cereal.

The container is made of BPA-free, food-grade plastic and can hold up to 10 ounces of cereal and six ounces of milk — or whatever milk-like alternative you prefer given your dietary preferences. It’s dishwasher safe, so you can toss it in with the rest of your dishes and have it ready to go for your next breakfast on the run.

CrunchCup has already met its funding goal on Kickstarter, but you can still back the project if you would like to get your hands on the reimagined cereal bowl. Early bird backers have to pledge $25 to receive the CrunchCup, which the creators say will be about 10 percent off the expected retail price. The CrunchCup is expected to arrive sometime in April 2019. (Of course, you should always take anything from a crowdfunding campaign with a grain of salt.) The creators of CrunchCup also stated they will be donating 5 percent of the proceeds from their creation to a nationally recognized organization that helps get food to children in need, so your purchase will do more good than just letting you eat cereal on the go.

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Apple MacBook Air (2018) vs. Apple MacBook

Apple’s most beloved Mac, the MacBook Air, just got better. With under-the-hood improvements, the 2018 Air received a much needed performance boost along with a fresh design. But that’s not all that Apple updated — the MacBook Air also got a new pricier starting price.

Starting at $1,199, this year’s Air not only costs $200 more than the outgoing model, but the new price places Apple’s “cheapest” notebook within $100 of the $1,299 MacBook. Both laptops sport slim and svelte profiles and are designed for mobile road warriors. So which should you choose? The slightly larger and more powerful MacBook Air, or the ultra-slim and sleek MacBook? We’ll weigh some of the most important features of both notebooks to guide you in your buying decision.

Design

Despite its name and recent makeover, the MacBook Air now occupies a more confusing spot in Apple’s Mac lineup, as the standard MacBook is still both smaller and lighter than Air. If you’re looking for ultimate portability, there’s no denying the slightly wedge-shaped MacBook is the option to choose, with its 2.03-pound body and 12-inch display. In comparison, the MacBook Air weighs nearly three-quarters of a pound heavier to accommodate a larger 13.3-inch frame. Both laptops are lighter than last year’s Air, which clocked in with a solid three-pound body.

The biggest visible change to the MacBook Air design is the Retina display. Apple’s swapped the bold aluminum borders around the screen for edge-to-edge glass. Though the Air has more pixels than the regular MacBook — 2,560 x 1,600 v. 2,304 x 1,440 pixels, respectively — both notebooks share a similar number of pixels per inch (about 227), given that that the Air’s increased pixel count has to be distributed over a larger screen. Both notebooks share similar 16:10 aspect ratios. In practice, they’ll look very similar.

Despite packing in more pixels into the Air, the overall footprint of the notebook has shrunk. The 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61-inch MacBook Air is only slightly larger than the MacBook, which measures 11.04 x 7.74 x 0.52 inches. With the larger size, Apple’s made good use of the real estate on the Air, packing in stereo speakers on each side of the keyboard, similar to the MacBook Pro, which the company claims delivers up to 25 percent more volume and twice the bass as the prior generation.

Apple is also promoting the Air’s environmentally-friendly design this year, as the notebook as made from more recycled parts. Though it’s not noticeable to the user, the Air is now made from an alloy comprised of 100 percent recycled aluminum.

Winner: MacBook Air

Performance

There’s no question the more powerful components inside 2018’s MacBook Air gives this notebook an edge over the standard MacBook. Both laptops sport dual-core CPU designs, but the Air comes with Intel’s newer 8th-Generation processors, while the MacBook is limited to Intel’s older 7th-Generation Core m processors. The Core m design is power efficient, but comes with reduced performance. This year, all configurations of the Air ship with a 1.6GHz Core i5 dual-core processor that can reach 3.6GHz with Turbo Boost.

Both notebooks ship with 8GB memory, though users can configure the laptops with up to 16GB RAM. The Air will give users more storage options, ranging between a 128GB solid-state drive to a maximum of 1.5TB. In comparison, MacBook users can only choose between 256GB and 512GB SSD options. Regardless of which notebook you choose, you have to consider memory and storage options carefully at the time of purchase, as neither can be upgraded after purchase.

To keep the notebook slim, the Air migrates to Apple’s new keyboard design with butterfly key switches. This means shallow key travels, but the Air utilizes the third-generation keyboard design, which should help alleviate some of the sticky key problems reported on the MacBook and last year’s MacBook Pro models. The trackpad is also larger on the Air this year, and it now supports Force Touch, similar to the MacBook.

Apple replaced all the ports on last year’s Air with two Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C ports on this year’s model, making it more versatile than the uni-port USB-C equipped MacBook. Added Thunderbolt 3 support on the Air means creatives can add an eGPU to get better graphics performance. The Air comes with Intel UHD Graphics 617, compared to the MacBook’s integrated Intel HD Graphics 615, though it’s unclear how much of an upgrade that represents. Both laptops come with a headphone jack.

Winner: MacBook Air

Portability

Though some may claim that Apple may have sacrificed the standard keyboard in order to make the Air slimmer and lighter this year, one area that the company did not compromise is battery life. Like previous Airs, the 2018 model comes with 12 hours of wireless web browsing, but comes with an additional hour of iTunes movie playback for a total of 13 hours of video viewing. The MacBook offers just 10 hours of wireless web use and up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback. Both laptops come with up to 30 days of standby time.

For professional users, both laptops can be used as a mobile office. With MacOS Mojave supporting Group FaceTime calls, users can add up to 30 participants to their video conference with the pre-installed FaceTime app. The Air handles video calls better, with three microphones and an HD camera, whereas the MacBook only has two microphones and an SD 480p camera. Both cameras are situated above the display for a natural viewing angle.

Mobile users will also benefit from the Air’s increased security this year. The Air ships with a Touch ID sensor, which will help you quickly log into your computer without a password, and the T2 chipset inside will help with data encryption to keep your files secure.

Winner: MacBook Air

The Air Remains the Better Bet

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With better performance, more versatility given the added Thunderbolt 3 port, and $100 lower price tag, the Air remains a better bet than the MacBook for most users. Unless you demand the MacBook’s slightly slimmer and lighter frame, the MacBook Air will deliver more performance at a cheaper price in a package that’s only 2.75 pounds and just barely larger overall.